New Brunswick PNP

New Brunswick, the largest among Canada’s Maritime Provinces, lies below Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula and borders the State of Maine in the United States. Renowned for its robust job market and affordable living, New Brunswick offers a range of living options from quaint towns to bustling cities like Fredericton, Saint John, and Moncton. Its picturesque lakes, rivers, and outdoor amenities add to its allure. Aspiring immigrants to New Brunswick can explore five distinct immigration pathways to find the one that suits them best.

Express Entry Stream:
This stream leverages the federal Express Entry system to meet New Brunswick’s specific workforce and demographic needs, operating under an ‘Expression of Interest’ model. Key requirements include an active Express Entry profile, residency in New Brunswick, and language proficiency equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark Level 7 (CLB 7) in either English or French.

Skilled Workers Stream:
Ideal for those with a full-time, permanent job offer from a New Brunswick employer, this stream mandates intent to reside in the province, a minimum secondary education, and language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark Level 4 (CLB 4).

Business Immigration Stream:
Entrepreneurs aiming to own and actively manage a business in New Brunswick can apply under this stream, provided they have a relevant academic degree or diploma, a specified net worth, and language proficiency at Canadian Language Benchmark Level 5 (CLB 5).

Strategic Initiative Stream:
Tailored for Francophone workers, this stream targets individuals with skills, education, and work experience to contribute to the province’s economy, requiring residency intention, a qualifying connection to New Brunswick, specified settlement funds, and language proficiency equivalent to Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 5 in French.

Critical Worker Pilot and Atlantic Immigration Program:
Introduced to address workforce shortages, these programs facilitate recruitment of foreign talent by designated employers in New Brunswick, as part of broader efforts in Atlantic Canada.

Application Process:
Candidates interested in permanent residency in New Brunswick must navigate a two-step process. After submitting a complete application with supporting documents to NBPNP, processing may take up to three months or more. Subsequently, applicants must apply to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for a permanent resident visa within six months of receiving the nominee certificate.

Residency Requirement:
While applicants must demonstrate intent to reside in New Brunswick, Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees freedom to work and reside across Canada upon obtaining permanent residence.